Honeycomb Aeronautical, a leader in professional flight simulation hardware, recently announced that they have partnered with Maingear to launch a desktop PC built and optimized specifically for flight simulation. Because flight simulation software can be graphically intensive, the Honeycomb PC by Maingear has been built to support triple-monitors as well as all the USB connections required.

Such external devices required for a fully immersive experience include yoke, throttle, rudder pedals and panels. Even though there are a few flight simulation games available for PC, the Honeycomb desktop is optimized for X-Plane 11 and comes pre-installed.

In addition to their PC, Honeycomb Aeronautical is offering a Yoke and Switch Panel and the Bravo Throttle System. These are high-end modular components that pair perfectly with other flight simulation hardware and software. As of right now both are available for $199.99 a piece. According to Engadget, Honeycomb‘s special PC starts at $1,499 and features an Nvidia RTX 2060 card.

Unfortunately though there’s no word on when the desktop will be available to purchase as it was just showcased at CES 2019. That said though I suggest keeping tabs with Maingear and Honeycomb Aeronautical via social media. Continue reading this post ->

Korean-Japanese video game publisher Nexon has recently announced that AxE: Alliance vs Empire, their massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG) is set to launch on iOS sometime later this year. We’re told that AxE is a next generation MMORPG featuring an open-world and immersive story between the Darkhaan Empire and the Galanos Alliance.

Thanks to the Unity 5 Vulkan technology that powers the game’s graphics, players can expect console-quality visuals on their iPhone or iPad. In addition AxE allows 150 players to play at once in 75 vs 75 real-time player vs player combat. Those interested can pre-register for AxE right now to receive a limited-time Starter Pack that includes in-game gear and currency.

In AxE gamers will be able to customize their character from six different classes that can be equipped with a variety of weapons, armor, abilities and more. If multiplayer games aren’t your thing, there will be a single player campaign where you can explore open-world locations and meet different characters, complete quests, and accomplish various objectives.

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Right now there’s no word on exact pricing or release date, however, I expect it to most likely be free to play with some form of in-app monetization. Continue reading this post ->

In keeping tabs with British video game developer Team17 and Mouldy Toof Studios they have recently announced that The Escapists 2 (originally released for consoles) will be getting a mobile version. Appropriately named The Escapists 2: Pocket Breakout, we’ve been told that it will release later this month on January 31st.

As of right now the game be pre-ordered on the App Store for $6.99 USD. Players can create their own con with hundreds of customization options, and explore some of the biggest levels yet while trying to escape to freedom. There will even be a handy local multiplayer option allowing for up to three friends to join.

The Escapists 2: Pocket Breakout features and highlights:

Five, handpicked sandbox prisons to escape from.

Local multiplayer for up to 4 players.

Buy, barter and beat your way to acquiring the much-needed items to create dozens of crafting combinations to aid your escape.

Put the craft in crafty. Scheme, sneak and traverse through prison life. Forge friendships, pull the wool over guards’ eyes as you use your skills and wits to plot your escape.

If you’ve been keeping tabs on the content around here you may have noticed that it’s been a bit lacking of coverage for Netmarble. They have a wide variety of great games for all sorts of gamers out there and while our coverage has been a bit lacking, it’s for good reason as they are now going on a bi-weekly round-up schedule. So now that means twice a month they will be sending out a round-up of everything that’s happened in the last two weeks, and from there, we will update you accordingly.

So for the first bi-weekly round up from Netmarble in 2019 comes with updates for two of their popular games — Knights Chronicle and Marvel Future Fight. Continue reading this post ->

During my time here at PocketFullOfApps I’ve been contacted to review a few backpacks, and even though this is a mobile-oriented blog, it seems fitting due to how prevalent laptops have become in today’s world. In fact most the articles written here come right from my MacBook. The first and only backpack I’ve reviewed to date is the Everyday Max Backpack, which happens to be my daily backpack at the moment. While browsing through my email today though another interesting backpack came across my screen, the Rhake: VX backpack.

Developed by Mission Workshop, this backpack is the first in the forthcoming VX collection Mission Workshop VX collection. According to the information I was given, the Rhake: VX is designed to hold almost anything you may need. This isn’t your average, everyday backpack — it features dedicated pockets for your laptop, iPad, chargers, water bottle and large roll-top compartment for food, clothing, and gear.

Another huge selling point is the fact that the materials used are designed to be weatherproof, more so than a regular backpack for example. Depending on the region of where you’re working or traveling, this could be very important. Based on the fact sheet I was given, the external dimensions for the Rhake: VX backpack come in at 21” x 13” x 5” with a total storage capacity of 1,350 cubic inches (22 L). If there’s nothing in the backpack it weighs in at 3.1 pounds. Continue reading this post ->

Mattel 163, a publishing studio from Mattel and NetEase, has recently announced that the first game they’ve collaborated on, UNO!, been re-vamped on iOS. Up until this point the game was only available via Facebook Instant Games and other select countries on mobile. Starting today though the game is available to download world wide for iOS.

Bringing UNO! to mobile has opened new possibilities and ways to enjoy the simple, yet challenging, card game. If you’ve played the original card game though, be ready for a new changes. The mobile version features a brand-new rule set, inclusive tournaments, additional game modes and the ability to connect instantly with friends.

In total there’s a few new game modes that offer different ways to play UNO, some of which may be more fun than the original set of rules. These new modes include Room Mode, 2×2 Mode, and lastly ‘Go Wild’ Mode. You can read more on these new game modes here. Continue reading this post ->

Hoplon, a southern Brazil-based development team of 80 people, has recently announced their latest in-game event for their hit MOBA Heavy Metal Machines. To celebrate the New Year starting today and running until January 28th, the 2019 Kick-Off event challenges players to finish 20 matches on ‘casual mode’. By completing this event players can unlock exclusive and time-sensitive cosmetic rewards like a brand-new avatar portrait frame with a ‘2019’ theme.

Tatiana Moreira, Head of Marketing and Publishing, commented: “We’re excited for the year and ahead and are hoping to start the year off with bang with the launch of Heavy Metal Machines 2019 Kick-off’. we hope our community will get into the New Year spirit as much as are. We’ve got big plans for the coming year and this event is just the start of it. We can’t wait to show the community!”

Available on Steam for free in in-app purchases, Heavy Metal Machines is a a post-apocalyptic car-combat MOBA where teams of 4 highly armed machines battle to the end. Optionally there is the Seasonal Metal Pass, which allows player to unlock seasonal content and thematic skins for all vehicles. Season Two – ‘Into The Abyss’ is currently underway, with Season 3 set to release in February 2019. Continue reading this post ->